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See You Later, Alligator Hardcover – Picture Book, September 20, 2016

4.8 out of 5 stars (3,905)

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A silly story with bright, engaging illustrations and expressive, rhyming text that children will want to read—and giggle through—again and again.

A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip.

His animal friends appear startled as he suddenly pops up on each page to say adieu—especially the perplexed rhinoceros the tortoise mistakes for a unicorn! With each farewell, the tortoise’s good-byes get sillier and more creative. When will the good-byes end and the adventure begin?
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PreS-Gr 2-Tortoise is ready to go on an adventure, and courtesy of an illustrated map before the title page, readers understand that this story likely takes place in a zoo or animal sanctuary of some kind. He bids his friends farewell, beginning with, "See you later, Alligator. I'll be a while, Crocodile." He continues with, "Toodle-oo, Kangaroo. I'll call you soon, Mr. Raccoon." And many more. In fact, Tortoise spends so long saying good-bye that he never makes it on his adventure. While the concept is cute and the end joke is spot-on, this book suffers from a dissatisfying rhyme scheme that is trying too hard. By the fifth good-bye, the rhymes seem completely forced, and nicknames begin to take precedence over the actual species names. In the end, Levey's illustrations are the real highlight. Children will likely stick through the story and enjoy pointing out various elements (like how the Rhinoceros is called a Unicorn), but it's not worth the read-aloud struggle. VERDICT The delightful illustrations are not enough to make this a must-purchase.-Shana Morales, Windsor Public Library, CT.

About the Author

Sally Hopgood is a children’s book author, an accomplished artist, and a paper engineer. She lives on a houseboat close to the tide mill in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.

Emma Levey works in everything from print and gouache, to photography and 3-D. She is the author/illustrator of Hattie Peck. She was short-listed for the 2014 Association of Illustrators Awards. Emma is based in a teeny, tiny village called Llancarfan, in the south of Wales.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sky Pony
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Not for Online
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510704841
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510704848
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 10 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Best Sellers Rank: #52 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (3,905)

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Customers find this children's book engaging and educational, particularly suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. The book features adorable illustrations with colorful pages and great zoo animal details, while the story serves as a perfect bedtime read. They appreciate the rhyming content, with one customer noting the easy-to-remember phrases, and find it funny, with children laughing at every page. The book receives positive feedback for its content, with one customer describing it as a charming rhyming book.
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129 customers mention content, 129 positive, 0 negative
Customers love this children's book, particularly noting it's great for beginner readers.
Great book...for little ones learning to read. They will enjoy the rhyming words on each page! Great buy...definitely recommended!Read more
...My favorite thing to give my grandson is a good book and this one was PERFECT!!!! The pictures are adorable and the rhymes are fantastic....Read more
Love this book. Well illustrated and written. We had custody of our niece from 18 months until 42 months. She was very much our baby....Read more
Adorable story! Nice book. Loved it. Good quality. Big pages. Cute picturesRead more
87 customers mention cute, 87 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book cute, praising its adorable illustrations and story line, with one customer noting it's particularly well-suited for granddaughters.
Purchased for my grandkids. Cute book, great illustrations but a strange ending. Feel like it leaves you wanting it to rhyme or say something more.Read more
The book is an excellent read, funny and cute and silly, but deducting a stat for amazon packaging. Leaves a lot to be desired....Read more
This is an adorable book! I ordered it for a gift and I received it with the outer cover torn and wrinkled.Read more
This is a very cute book with large colorful illustrations. My granddaughter loves it! She is not quite 2.Read more
83 customers mention illustrations, 83 positive, 0 negative
Customers love the illustrations in the book, describing them as beautiful and colorful, particularly appreciating the zoo animal details.
Purchased for my grandkids. Cute book, great illustrations but a strange ending. Feel like it leaves you wanting it to rhyme or say something more.Read more
Cute story and illustrations. I was a little surprised they used a picture of a rhino instead of a unicorn in page that particularly said unicorn....Read more
Beautiful illustrations.Read more
It’s such a beautiful book! Colourful and nice illustrations! A nice addition to any collection.Read more
70 customers mention story, 65 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the story of this book, finding it cute and perfect for bedtime reading, with one customer noting it's terrifically rhymed and another mentioning it's ideal for reading practice.
This is such a cute story and beautiful illustrations. I purchased this for my great-nephew and he loves the story. I recommend this book.Read more
Great, fun story - my grandsons ages 3.5 and 1.5 loved it. Colorful pictures - nice sturdy book.Read more
Bought as a gift very cute story! My grandson loves it and wants me to read it when I come to his house!Read more
Adorable story! Nice book. Loved it. Good quality. Big pages. Cute picturesRead more
62 customers mention engaging, 62 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging and fun for toddlers, enjoying reading it aloud and repeating it multiple times.
This is a fun book. The artwork is good. Opportunities for conversation about the pictures in the book. The book is well-made.Read more
This is a fun and simple book and my littles both love the silly rhymes on each page. Great illustrations, fun and catchy wording....Read more
Fun to read, was not aware there was so much more to see you later alligator.Read more
...LOL! This is THE most fun book, engaging, rhyming, and unforgetable.Read more
33 customers mention rhyming, 32 positive, 1 negative
Customers love the rhyming in the book, particularly noting that it's great for younger children and helps them remember the phrases.
...LOL! This is THE most fun book, engaging, rhyming, and unforgetable.Read more
This book is so cute and due to its simple rhymes, my three year old granddaughter enjoys us reading this together!Read more
Love this book for colorful, fun pictures. Text rhymes and will delight children....Read more
Cute story and everything rhymes, if your child enjoys that. Great illustrations.Read more
23 customers mention humor, 22 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the book's humor, laughing along with every page and appreciating the silly names and farewells, with one customer noting how their toddler giggles at the funny sayings.
The book is an excellent read, funny and cute and silly, but deducting a stat for amazon packaging. Leaves a lot to be desired....Read more
Very cute and clever book. Silly and not too many words per page. My daughter likes it.Read more
Funny bookRead more
This is a funny story that incorporates rhyming. My kids enjoyed it.Read more
20 customers mention educational, 20 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book educational, particularly suitable for toddlers and preschoolers, with one customer noting it's a great book to memorize for learning how to read.
Love this book! Interesting and educational! Five year old LOVES it!Read more
...It's humorous and teaching at the same time. The illustrations are popping off the page. I can't wait to order another!Read more
...Cute illustrations. Fun to read to toddlers and for beginning readers.Read more
Children love to sing and engage with others. This book is a good tool.Read more
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We have read this book every night for the last week. My daughter loves it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This is a really great book and although it was simple, it allows the readers to engage it in their daily life especially younger kids. The phrases are simple and short enough for little ones to remember and I really enjoy seeing our daughter say goodbye to her friends after school in the not so traditional way of : ‘see you later, alligator’ or ‘It will be a while, crocodile’
    The book also rhymes making it that much funner to read. The pictures are great with an array of animals and lastly the story does have a theme with a rather funny ending that makes you giggle.
    Definitely recommend to parents as well as a great gift idea to families with little children to all enjoy reading.
    28 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Wonderful cute story to read to your grandchild. Endless hours of enjoyment!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Love, love, love! This one of my favorite books purchased this year! My grand kids and I have used the saying "see you later alligator" for years so when I saw the title I had to purchase it. Did not disappoint. It's the story of a turtle who decides to go on a journey and he must say good bye to all the animals in the zoo! Adorable!
    28 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Adorable toddler book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    My 5 year old grandson loves this book! Printed words are large print, easy for beginning reader to sound out. Love the artwork, animals are so cute. Great story !
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This is a pretty cute story with lots
    Of rhymes! Pretty silly and good artwork!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Too cute not to buy ahead for our baby not ready for it yet. LOL! This is THE most fun book, engaging, rhyming, and unforgetable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Great preschool reading for kids.

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  • CoolMags
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice gift
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    My grandson loves this when adults use it to "read" books to him.
  • Margaret Yamaguchi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Catchy rhymes
    Reviewed in Japan on November 4, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    The plot is purest, finest gossamer, but the rhymes are fun, and there are some I'd never heard in all my years of speaking English. The illustrations are fun, too.
  • Yavuz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Playful rhymes for zoo goodbyes
    Reviewed in Germany on February 5, 2026
    This picture book follows a tortoise saying goodbye to zoo friends with fun rhymes like "See you later, alligator" in a "while, crocodile." The colorful animal illustrations are engaging, and kids love joining in on the rhythmic phrases. It's a lighthearted read for bedtime or preschool that sparks laughs without dragging on.
  • Lewis C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, playful story for little ones
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2026
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    A sweet and engaging picture book that children really enjoy. The rhyming text is fun to read aloud and keeps little ones interested, while the illustrations are bright and charming. It’s a lovely book for bedtime or shared reading and one that’s easy to come back to again and again.
  • Oskar
    5.0 out of 5 stars bueno
    Reviewed in Spain on July 10, 2018
    Es un clásico de la literatura infantil realmente merece la pena sus ilustraciones están muy bonitas y la letra es bastante grande y cómoda para ver
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